Smash Bros. Debate: Casual Vs. Competitive

There’s really only one way to determine the winner of this episode… SETTLE IT IN SMASH!


#564 – Crew member Glen makes his Two Button Crew Show debut! You’ve seen him in the comments, you’ve read his blogs, but today here’s here to make a case for casual Super Smash Bros. He’s got an uphill battle to fight in this debate as both Simeon and Scott are seasoned competitive players, and you know what that means… no items, no wonky stages, nothing like that. But Glen says that that goes against the spirit of the game. What do you think? Stick around for the argument and vote in the poll that will pop up at the end.

Footage credit: Kampfellas Smasha

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Which Button Am I Pressing? (Blindfolded!)

You’re really pressing my buttons.


Are you so familiar with Nintendo controllers that you could recognize individual buttons without looking?! That’s exactly what Simeon and Scott are attempting today, while blindfoldedly shoving fingers into gaming input devices. Who will win?

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Nintendo Pronunciations… Wrong All Along?

Did we cross any lines in this episode? Barely not? Okay!


#563 – This video is a little hard to explain… let me try: You’ve been pronouncing everything Nintendo related WRONG. For a long long time. I’m sorry, but you’ve been horribly misled all these years. Your heroes, Simeon and Scott, have gone on a journey to discover the true pronunciations of all things Nintendo and this video contains their findings. Watch, listen, and learn… but most of all, repeat.

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SEGA

SAAAAY GUUUUH!


#562 – It’s really happening. Dark Simeon makes his return to the Two Button Crew channel and he’s derailing it with non-Nintendo talk! Today we’re discussing all things SEGA, from their confusing console lineup to the mistakes that threatened to put them out of business. Please like this video for the guy-liner that was used for your enjoyment.

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N64 Classic Edition Wish List

What’s next… GameBoy… or VIRTUAL BOY?!


#561 – As Reggie once said, Nintendo fans are “insatiable.” We really can’t deny it. As soon as we learned the NES Classic Edition was being made, we celebrated alright… but fans quickly turned their focus to the prospect of a Super Nintendo Entertainment System reboot. And now that we’re getting THAT this holiday, what else could we think about besides the Nintendo 64? So many must-plays debuted in 64 bits that the list practically writes itself. Watch us read off our picks for inclusion!

Footage credit: Diddy Kong Racing Wizpig Race – William5000000 | F-Zero X – arronmunroe | Goldeneye 007 – CasaRetro | Paper Mario – NomComms | Pokemon Snap – DazzaBound

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History and Future of Retro Studios

Maverick Hunter reboot from Retro, anyone?


#560 – Retro Studios is home to some of Nintendo’s most talented developers, but it always seems like such a mystery what they’re working on! Each year as E3 approaches, speculation is always bound to circle one topic: What is Retro cooking up in Austin Texas? Some hope for a new Metroid Prime, while others are content with Donkey Kong Country, Returns entries, but what about new IP? We discuss all the possibilities in today’s episode of the Two Button Crew show.

Footage credit: Metroid Prime Sunken Frigate – AuraChannelerChris | Donkey Kong Country Returns Minecart – AlphaAxl | Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze – NintenDaan | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 3DS DK Jungle – GamerJGB

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Splatoon 2: Impressions So Far…

Team Mar or Team Ina?


#559 – Splatoon 2 launched last weekend and it’s been a whirlwind of fun! While the sequel isn’t unlike its predecessor, there’s nothing wrong with that. It perfects some of the mechanics while adding extra modes! In this episode, Scott covers some general impressions while playing the first level of campaign mode and then taking it to Turf Wars. Are you team Pearl or Team Marina? (Nevermind, don’t even bother answering that.)

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What Nintendo Character Am I?

If you ever need your eyebrows slimed, call us first.


It’s popular with the kids and it’s popular with the squids – SLIME! Simeon and Scott are here to play with slime (in a Nintendo-like fashion) for YOUR enjoyment. So play along and see if you can guess the characters that their slimy faces portray.

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Caption Contest: Meme King

Don’t pass up this chance to win the most amazing XL Hanes Tee-Shirt ever!


#558 – Comment below in the threads marked #1 through #10! You could win a sweet prize. Watch video for full details and get your creative juices flowing – let’s see those memes!

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The Story of Star Fox 2 (SNES)

Now you know.


#557 – Star Fox 2 is making a triumphant first coming this fall on the SNES Classic Edition! Wow, who would have thought? (Oh yeah; we predicted it.) It’s time to brush up on our SF2 knowledge and make sure we’ve got the history lesson straight before we play it. This video will set you right up!

Footage credit: ShiryuGL

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Summer of Play Q&A | TBC on Location

Thanks to all the awesome peeps that let us bug them in line!


#556 – The Chicago Summer of Play event was host to some of the coolest Nintendo fans around! We went through the line and talked to some folks and asked them some very deep, very personal questions… about Nintendo! Enjoy.

Note: We lost footage of a few awesome people :( But please check out their channels!
Clashex Games: https://www.youtube.com/user/ClashexGames
ItsMeTNC: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWSIM3i9yHmRHqPMetMAzg

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TBC vs. CND | TBC on Location

Let the record show! ;)


#555 – Subscribe to CND: https://www.youtube.com/user/CaptainNintendoDude – what a cool guy! We got to meet CND at the Chicago Summer of Play event that Nintendo put on, and it wasn’t long before tempers flared and skills had to be proven. “Settle it in ARMS” as they say!

Note: You can’t capture gameplay in handheld mode, so placeholder footage was provided by: Swillo & BimmyQuestion | WhiteHawke

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Chicago Summer of Play Vlog | TBC on Location

This makes us professional vloggers, right?


#554 – We went to Chicago and visited Nintendo’s Summer of Play event! They had some great games on the floor, cool prizes to win, but most of all… a lot of great Nintendo fans to meet. Come along for the trip with us on this vlog! More videos of the event are to come, so stay subscribed.

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Dream Jobs at Nintendo

Nintendo, you can reach us on our Contact page.


Who wouldn’t want to work for Nintendo? The company is among the ranks of Apple and Disney, places that seem like they’d be more fun than they are work. Well, Simeon and Scott are writing their own job descriptions in home that a Nintendo employee will watch this video and hook them up. Join us in the comments!

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Nintendo Slime Co-Op Challenge

You could call us “YouTube Trendsetters,” but… you’d be completely wrong.


#553 – Never seen a video like this before on YouTube, have you? We’re playing with Slime, and you can just chalk this up as a Splatoon video, alright? The object of the game is for us to get each other to guess Nintendo related characters, objects, icons and more, simply by manipulating stubborn slime with our bare hands. Should be fun, right?

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Metroid Prime 4 Must-Haves!

Why not Retro? WHY NOT THE BEST DEV?!


#552 – They can’t afford to mess this one up. If Metroid Prime 4 bombs badly, then that could mark the end of the Metroid franchise. This is the sequel that fans have been begging Nintendo to make for a decade. With Retro not at the helm of this new entry, the game’s future is questionable!

Footage credit: Boss Fight Database | MrNintendoSense | thepixelpress

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Top 6 Things we Want in Super Mario Odyssey

Cappy Cappy Cappy Cappy Cappy and Cappy. Done.


#551 – The next big 3D Mario game is about to hit stores and Switches in a few short months. QUICK! Two Button Crew needs to get in their wish lists to the developers at Nintendo so that they can design the game to our exact specifications. Agree with our wish list? Let us know below!

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Linkle & The Question of Female Link

Linkle? Female LINK?! FEMALE ZELDA?!?! Wait…


#550 – Out of nowhere, Linkle appeared and paved the way for a female Link. Simeon and Scott sit down today to discuss the issue of Link and gender. Will Linkle ever star in her own game? Should the Hero of Hyrule reincarnate as a woman in a future game? WHY NOT?

Footage credit: Direct-Feed Games

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Astro Duel Review (Switch Nindie)

I challenge you… to a D-D-D-D-DUEL!


#549 – Astro Duel! You’ve seen it on the Switch eShop, but maybe you’re not entirely clear on how it works or how it plays. Wonder no more – Crew Member Glen himself is here with the review to fill you in. Make smart choices with that money of yours!

Footage credit: Nintendo World Report TV

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